Poco M4 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Poco M4 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 35/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 515,647); the Poco M4 5G is noticeably lighter (200g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M4 5G
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Poco M4 5G better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 224g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M4 5G vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 52 points higher (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Poco M4 5G (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Poco M4 5G (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Poco M4 5G (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Poco M4 5G (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M4 5G is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M4 5G | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Poco M4 5G
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco M4 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M4 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M4 5G and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Poco M4 5G by 86.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M4 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Poco M4 5G (98/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Poco M4 5G (81/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Poco M4 5G (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Poco M4 5G (83/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M4 5G is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M4 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Poco M4 5G by 52 points (87/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M4 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Poco M4 5G has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M4 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M4 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Poco M4 5G over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.